Advocacy Services in Belmont
What Is This?
Community Advocacy Services work to empower and uphold the rights of individuals, especially those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, by providing representation, support, and assistance in navigating Australia’s social, legal, health, education, and community service systems,
How Is It Funded?
Advocacy services in Australia are primarily funded through a mix of government funding, grants from private foundations, and partnerships with industry organizations. Many services receive funding from federal or state government programs, as well as from non-governmental organisations. How much does it cost? Many services offer free consultations or initial assessments to determine eligibility and specific needs
How To Access?
Individuals can access advocacy services in Australia through various channels, including direct contact with service providers, online platforms, and referrals from other organisations such as community centres or government agencies. Referrals from healthcare professionals, legal advisors, or social workers may also be common routes to access advocacy support.
Related categories
The following categories may be related to your search:
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General Advocacy Services
Local Advocacy Services
Advocacy WA
Advocacy WA believes that people with a disability have the same rights (and responsibilities) as people who do not have a disability.
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National & International Advocacy Services
Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy Inc
Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy Inc (ASCA) Inc is an independent not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting and representing those affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Australia. ASCA offers support to families and individuals of African and other culturally diverse backgrounds that are affected by SCD in Australia. We have chapters / representatives Australia wide.
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General Advocacy Services
Mental Health Services
Youth Information & Counselling
Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS) - Youth Advocate
Mental Health Advocacy ServiceThe Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS) provides a specialised independent advocacy for young people accessing mental health services (in certain circumstances) to assist them enforce their rights and resolve issues.
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General Advocacy Services
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS)
Mental Health Advocacy ServiceThe Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS) provides independent advocacy to assist consumers of mental health services protect their rights. The MHAS includes a dedicated youth advocate for children and advocates in Albany, Broome, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie.
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National & International Advocacy Services
Older Persons Advocacy Network
Older Persons Advocacy Network offer free, independent and confidential services that focus on supporting older people and their representatives to raise and address issues relating to accessing and interacting with Commonwealth funded aged care services.
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National & International Advocacy Services
Centre For Accessibility Australia
We advocate for the improvement of digital accessibility for people with disability. We do this by Auditing Websites and Apps, Training staff to upskill them to make accessible digital documents, websites and apps. We also Advocacy for and provide a free help desk to people who struggle to use assistive technology to enable everyone the human right to access digital information.
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Local Advocacy Services
Community Matrix
Belmont Alliance Against Depression is leading the local implementation of the European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) framework. The EAAD is an approach based on evaluated trials and is recognised as the worlds best practice for the care of people with depression and in the prevention of suicide. It is being adapted to meet the needs of the Belmont community.
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General Advocacy Services
Mental Health Services
Peak Bodies
Consumers of Mental Health WA
Consumers of Mental Health WACoMHWA provides: systemic advocacy to improve mental health services and support consumer wellbeing; promotes education and training; provides and facilitates consumer representation; consults with consumers and stakeholders in mental health; provides public education; and provides policy advice on mental health services in WA. Main activities relate to Mental health and crisis intervention.
Cloverdale
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National & International Advocacy Services
Senator for Western Australia
Senator Louise Pratt - I and my office work with WA communities to raise their issues in the Australian Parliament. We can, depending on the situation, support people to get issues resolved with Commonwealth Government Departments.
Belmont
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Community Information & Referral Services
NDIS Access Referral and Advocacy support
Pasco CarePasco Care providing support to People with a Disability to Access the NDIS. We can support you or your loved one towards the referral pathway to NDIS. Our Team at Pasco Care are here to help. We can support the referral pathway for your NDIS application. If you think you would meet the eligibility criteria or are unsure contact Us today to enquire about meeting NDIS Access.
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General Advocacy Services
Home Care & Safety Services
General Ageing Services
Carer Information
Advocare
Advocare IncorporatedAdvocare is a leader in addressing the rights of older people and elder abuse.
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National & International Advocacy Services
Cataract Kids Australia
Our goal is ultimately to improve the visual outcomes of children affected by cataract. We aim to enhance the support and information provided to families, work with clinicians to optimise treatment outcomes and link with researchers to improve the flow of information.
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General Advocacy Services
General Disability Services
Home Care & Safety Services
General Ageing Services
Daily domestic living needs through to Complex and High Care
Jane's CareExpertise & experience in tertiary/sub-acute, rehabilitative, aged, community care/support. Aged, disabled and incapacitated form the core group of clientele benefiting. Specialist 24 hour Care/Support services & coordination Tracheostomies, Laryngectomys, Non-invasive Ventilation, Intermittent & Indwelling Urinary Catheters (SPCs), PEG / NG Tubes, RIGs - Bowel Mng. (elimination needs), Respite
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General Advocacy Services
Diverse Communities & Social Services (DCSS Australia Inc.) Indigenous & LGBTIQA+ Community Justice and Social Services Charity / Not-For-Profit & Charity Community Consultants (NFPCCC) Indigenous DGR PBI Charities
#Dcss - Diverse Community Justice & Social Services (Www.Dcssjustice.Au) #Lgbtiq #Multicultural #Disability #Firstnations #Indigenous #Diversity #Equality #Inclusion #Dei #Nfp #CharityThis program enables us to assist people who are disadvantaged and who genuinely want to change their lives. Clients can complete a WDP through our organisation, for more information please visit: https://www.dcssaustralia.org/services or email Justice@dcssaustralia.org
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General Advocacy Services
Local Advocacy Services
Abuse & Assault Services
Community Information & Referral Services
Flying Free
Peer-run service seeking to provide support and advocacy for victims of abuse and mistreatment from mental health and AOD facilities in WA. We seek to provide peer support, information and resources for victims to report their experiences, and seek justice and healing. We also advocate for change and increased regulation in the WA mental health and AOD sector.
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General Advocacy Services
Huntington’s disease (HD) Support Services
Huntington's AustraliaOur HD Specialists are experienced and compassionate care management professionals who have an in-depth understanding of Huntington’s disease and it’s impacts on clients and their families. We provide support and connection; information and awareness; non-clinical counselling; support groups; youth support; and training to our clients, their families, and service providers.
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Local Advocacy Services
Jacaranda Community Centre
JACARANDA COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.Jacaranda aims to provide information , resources and casework in areas concerning housing , debt negotiation and family support. Through holistic support , we hope to enhance and maintain the welfare and education and cultural needs of people on low income in a safe and inclusive space
Belmont
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General Advocacy Services
Local Advocacy Services
National & International Advocacy Services
Community Media
General Communication & Information
General Community Clubs
Disability Information & Counselling
General Disability Services
Special Education Programs
General Support Services & Counselling
General Self Help Services
Carer Information
Peak Bodies
Limbs 4 Life
Limbs 4 Life is the peak body for amputees in Australia and was founded as an incorporated charity in 2004. Limbs 4 Life provides services to thousands of amputees and their care givers, who rely on the programs and services for assistance prior to, or after a limb amputation.
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National & International Advocacy Services
Parkinson's Australia
Parkinson's Australia is the national peak body and charity representing more than 70,000 Australians living with Parkinson’s. We advocate for the needs of people living with Parkinson’s, and for their families and carers. Parkinson’s Australia represents, at the national level, the interests of its federation of state and territory members on all matters relating to Parkinson’s and carer issues.
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General Advocacy Services
PWDWA/Albany
People with Disabilities WAOur advocacy services are available to any person with a disability. You do not have to be a member to access advocacy. All of the advocacy work that PWdWA does follows the principals of the National Disability Strategy
Servicing this region
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